Prince Albert II, boss Leonardo Jardim hail Monaco's Ligue 1 title

Prince Albert II dubbed Monaco's Ligue 1 title "extraordinary" after the club's 2-0 win at home to Saint-Etienne clinched the principality's first Ligue 1 title since 2000 on Wednesday, while manager Leonardo Jardim said the achievement is more impressive than Paris Saint-Germain's recent string of triumphs.

Kylian Mbappe and Valere Germain scored the goals that dethroned the Parisian side as title holders, ending the club's four-year stay at the top of the table.

And the reigning Monarch of Monaco told Canal+: "After an extraordinary season, this final victory at home is the culmination of many things.

"Four and a half years ago we were in Ligue 2, now we find ourselves champion of France.

"This group is extraordinary, talented and very good-spirited, led by a great coach. It is a work of a whole team, but also of the staff, and the supporters.

Monaco won their first Ligue 1 title since 2000.

"I think this team has a tremendous talent with young people who can still progress."

Coach Leonardo Jardim added that Monaco, who did not enter the season as favourites, have done something truly special.